DairyNZ is running seminars nationwide on caring for bobby calves to raise farmer awareness of new animal welfare rules.

The Fieldays Innovations Centre should be at the top of visitors' lists this year, say the organisers.

The new workplace health and safety legislation is trying to engender in farming a safety culture.

When I interview for a new team member on our farm, we go through an extended process. It takes a while.

Everyone knows the old Rota spreaders, and most have seen the moving floor manure spreaders – the first ideal for the sloppy stuff and the second best suited to the drier stuff.

Poor quality directors around the board table are one of the biggest risks to us as Fonterra shareholders.

Fonterra is committed to playing a role in advancing Maori farming interests, says chairman John Wilson.

It feels great to be acknowledged in this way and a huge honour.

Despite the low milk price there was a positive vibe among the 33 finalists competing for the NZ Dairy Awards this year.

Former Fonterra director Colin Armer is voting against the co-op's governance and representation proposal, which causes him some worries.